Valentine 6587 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A53A4E, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Blush from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A53A4E · 6587
Valentine
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Valentine Technical Profile
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Valentine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Valentine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsValentine
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRed Blush
Red Blush
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bright Orchid
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fuchsine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Red Licorice
PPG
Very similar
Fire-Breathing Dragon
Valspar
Very similar
Fortune Red
Behr
Very similar
Charleston Cherry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rumba Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ode to Joy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Valentine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Valentine
#A53A4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB7C67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Valentine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Valentine Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Valentine.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Valentine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Valentine have?
Valentine by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Valentine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Valentine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Valentine are Red Blush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bright Orchid by Kilz (a near-identical match), Fuchsine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Valentine's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Valentine?
Valentine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Valentine's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.